Mensik Upsets Sinner in Doha; Alcaraz Advances
– Doha, Qatar
Sinner Stunned by Mensik in Quarterfinal Upset
A major upset unfolded at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday as Jakub Mensik defeated Jannik Sinner 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals. The loss marks Sinner’s second consecutive tournament defeat before the final, following a semi-final exit at the Australian Open against Novak Djokovic.
Mensik, the 20-year-old Czech star and last year’s Miami champion, delivered a strong performance, moving more fluidly and intelligently across the court
in the deciding set. Sinner, despite a strong season, couldn’t counter the underdog’s attack sufficiently.
Mensik knew it would be very hard against the world number two, but as he revealed after the game, he still came with a
Winning mentalityonto the court.Jakub Mensik, via Flashscore
This victory is the biggest of Mensik’s young career, marking the fifth time he’s reached the ATP level quarterfinals. He will face Arthur Fils in the semi-finals.
Alcaraz Secures Semifinal Berth
Carlos Alcaraz also advanced to the semi-finals, overcoming Karen Khachanov in a three-set battle 6-7(3-7), 6-4, 6-3. Alcaraz demonstrated resilience after dropping the first set, improving his shot selection and ultimately securing the win.
Alcaraz was particularly effective with his backhand, hitting twenty winners with that stroke alone.
Sinner’s Consistency Tested
Despite the recent setbacks, Jannik Sinner has maintained an impressive record since the start of 2024, boasting a 138-14 win-loss record, giving him a 90.8 winning percentage. For context, Novak Djokovic owns the best tour-level winning percentage on record at 83.3 per cent.
Prior to these recent losses, Sinner had reached the final in 15 of 19 tournaments played since the Montreal quarter-finals in 2024, lifting 10 trophies. His five championship-match defeats have all come against Carlos Alcaraz.
Other Quarterfinal Results
- Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Andrey Rublev 3:6, 6:7
- Jiri Lehecka lost to Arthur Fils 3:6, 3:6
FAQ
Who defeated Jannik Sinner in Doha?
Jakub Mensik defeated Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.
Who will Carlos Alcaraz play in the semi-finals?
Carlos Alcaraz will play Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals.
What is Jannik Sinner’s win-loss record since the start of 2024?
Jannik Sinner has a 138-14 win-loss record since the start of 2024.
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